ASEAN Countries'Cognition and Responses to US Construction of"Indo-Pacific"Mini-multilateral Framework
ASEAN countries are important targets for the United States to promote the"Indo-Pacific"mini-multilateral framework.Their official,think tank and media opinions all regard this as an important opportunity to enhance their national status and promote national interests,which will be beneficial to peace and stability in the"Indo-Pacific"region,but at the same time they are worried that it will damage the"central position of ASEAN."In terms of action,ASEAN has responded positively and is committed to reshaping its"central position"and regional leadership and improving regional governance capabilities,but there are differences in the responses of various countries.In the future,ASEAN countries will seek to achieve direct and practical interests through the US"Indo-Pacific"mini-multilateral framework,but they are more worried that the"central position of ASEAN"will be replaced and its"neutral and balanced"position will be threatened.